99 Points
98 Points
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95 Points

Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2016

SKU: ARBG201610 UCNZ

$4,999.99

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One of the most coveted modern vintages, combining 2016's purity and finesse with Rousseau's elite Grand Cru pedigree.

Very limited release due to the low-yield vintage, a rare chance to secure blue-chip Rousseau before prices climb further.

Sourced from a premium private cellar

Critic Scores

99 // Neil Martin

"(97 - 99 Points) The 2016 Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru was showing just a little more reduction than the Chambertin this year, though it seems to dissipate and reveal profoundly complex dark berry and sous-bois scents, hints of truffle, bay leaf and clove. However, the palate clearly has more density and more robust tannins that together suggest it is endowed with greater longevity than the Chambertin. There is a crescendo of flavors here, remaining very focused, very intense with darker fruit fanning out on the finish that is akin to major chord thundering from a grand piano. This is an aristocratic, blue-blooded Clos de Beze that deserves a decade in the cellar, within touching distance of the imperious 2015 Clos de Beze.(NM)"

98 // Allen Meadows

"Here too there is just enough wood in evidence to mention on the gorgeously spiced and intricately layered aromas of essence of red currant, floral, plum, earth and a whisper of the sauvage. Once again the mouthfeel of the notably more imposingly-scaled flavors is sleek with excellent minerality that really comes up on the super-saline finish that goes on and on. But what I really admire about the '16 Beze is the texture because it's at once muscular yet highly seductive and refined. This is a very, very powerful wine that is seriously impressive in every respect. In a word, brilliant."

97 // Wine Spectator

"This is lush and harmonious, featuring kirsch, macerated cherry, blackberry, violet and spice flavors. A fruity style, with lively acidity and a heady finish. Impressive, yet approachable at this stage, with a solid grip of tannins emerging at the end. Best from 2021 through 2038"

97 // Jasper Morris MW

"Served after the Chambertin this year. A full crop unaffected by the frost. Full bright purple, less crimson than Chambertin. The nose has a toasty reduction. There is the expected intensity of fruit of but it is in a slightly undigested form at the moment, and the acidity is a little more prominent. This may show better a little further down the road."

95 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The Clos de Beze was very expressive when I tasted it, bursting with almost erotically sweet aromas of black cherry, liquorice, grilled meat, nori, dried cep and musk. On the palate the wine is very full-bodied, with a sweet core of fruit, an ample and deceptively firm chassis of tannins, and a long, intense and energetic finish. This is a very powerful wine which is hard to resist. In contrast, the Chambertin is the more poised and refined wine, unerringly precise in the face of the Clos de Beze's voluptuousness. Drinking Window 2030 - 2060. (William Kelley)"

Product Details

Red

2016

Pinot Noir

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

In Stock

Organic

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Description

Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2016 represents one of the most coveted modern vintages, masterfully combining the 2016 vintage’s renowned purity and finesse with Rousseau’s elite Grand Cru pedigree. The 2016 growing season in Burgundy was marked by near-perfect conditions, yielding wines of exceptional clarity, balance, and vibrancy, qualities that are beautifully expressed in this exquisite bottling.
This very limited release is particularly special due to the low-yield nature of the vintage, making it a rare opportunity to acquire a blue-chip Rousseau Grand Cru before prices appreciate further. Sourced directly from a premium private cellar, this wine exemplifies the meticulous care and impeccable provenance highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Clos de Beze, situated in the prestigious Côte de Nuits region, is famed for producing wines with remarkable longevity, elegance, and a profound depth of flavor. Domaine Armand Rousseau’s expression of this terroir delivers intense aromas of red and dark berries, hints of forest floor, and subtle spice, followed by a refined palate that is both powerful and silky smooth.
With its compelling structure and harmonious finish, the 2016 vintage of this Grand Cru is ideal for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring. This wine captures the essence of classic Burgundy craftsmanship paired with the distinctive precision of a stellar vintage, making it an essential addition for anyone seeking a benchmark in premium Pinot Noir.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Balsamic, Dark Chocolate, Forest Floor

Palate:

Baking Spice, Black Forest, Forest Floor

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Tasting Notes

Description

Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2016 represents one of the most coveted modern vintages, masterfully combining the 2016 vintage’s renowned purity and finesse with Rousseau’s elite Grand Cru pedigree. The 2016 growing season in Burgundy was marked by near-perfect conditions, yielding wines of exceptional clarity, balance, and vibrancy, qualities that are beautifully expressed in this exquisite bottling.

This very limited release is particularly special due to the low-yield nature of the vintage, making it a rare opportunity to acquire a blue-chip Rousseau Grand Cru before prices appreciate further. Sourced directly from a premium private cellar, this wine exemplifies the meticulous care and impeccable provenance highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Clos de Beze, situated in the prestigious Côte de Nuits region, is famed for producing wines with remarkable longevity, elegance, and a profound depth of flavor. Domaine Armand Rousseau’s expression of this terroir delivers intense aromas of red and dark berries, hints of forest floor, and subtle spice, followed by a refined palate that is both powerful and silky smooth.

With its compelling structure and harmonious finish, the 2016 vintage of this Grand Cru is ideal for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring. This wine captures the essence of classic Burgundy craftsmanship paired with the distinctive precision of a stellar vintage, making it an essential addition for anyone seeking a benchmark in premium Pinot Noir.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Balsamic, Dark Chocolate, Forest Floor

Palate:

Baking Spice, Black Forest, Forest Floor

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

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